"To make rating photos quicker when photo editing in Bridge, go to Preferences, find Labels, and uncheck the box to "require the Control Key (or CMD key on Mac) to Apply Labels and Ratings". This way you can just type a number (0-5) on the numeric keypad for the rating. (A '2' equals 2 stars, etc.) And you can change the rating easily by just typing another number 0-5."

Thank you for the great tip Jane! I've already changed my Preferences for both CS3 and CS4.Adobe Lightroom 2.2 Update Released

I got this note recently from Adobe PR about the latest version of Lightroom:

"Lightroom 2.2 adds raw support
for seven new camera models including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon
PowerShot G10. The update also includes several refinements such as
enhanced performance of the local adjustment tools. In addition, Adobe's Camera Profiles are now available natively within Lightroom 2.2 and are provided automatically as part of this release. As the visual starting point for the raw processing workflow, camera profiles provide flexibility that allows photographers to quickly achieve their desired rendering."

This looks like a great update. I'll probably download it today and give it a spin.

Olympus E-30 Sample Shots on Imaging-Resouce

As you know, I've been testing the about-to-be-released Olympus E-30 DSLR. The good folks over at Imaging-Resource.com have released a terrific gallery of sample photos from the E-30 that include test targets, outdoor shots, and studio-lit settings, all at different ISO and other settings. It will help you get your head around how this camera performs. I'll continue to focus on the special features.